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Greifelt Family History

Greifelt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kreifels, Freifeld, Reifel, Grenfell, Reifert, Reifer, Gressel

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Where is the Greifelt family from?

You can see how Greifelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greifelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Greifelt families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Greifelt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Greifelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greifelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greifelt. 100% of Greifelt men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Greifelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Greifelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifelt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Greifelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Greifelt. For the veterans among your Greifelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Greifelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greifelt in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greifelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifelt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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